Summary

  • Heavy rain and flash floods in many areas of England have caused chaos, leaving many roads submerged and houses with water damage

  • Three drivers were rescued on the M5 near Bristol, while the rail line in Oxfordshire has reopened after being closed for hours

  • Water poured down the banks along the line between Bicester and Banbury overnight, flooding a tunnel

  • Volunteers have also flocked to assist AFC Telford United, after the Shropshire football club's ground flooded

  • There are ongoing concerns of rising waters in Kempston, Bedfordshire - where the BBC's Joe Inwood has been speaking to rescuers handing out sandbags to residents

  • You can watch the latest forecast from the BBC Weather's Stav Danaos, or get more detailed information about where you are on the website

Watch: Motorist shows cars stranded on flooded M5

Live Reporting

Edited by Jacqueline Howard and Thomas Mackintosh

  1. Dozens of flood warnings in place

    A general view of flooding in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, The image shows brown rain water up to hedges and the trunks of trees. A house in the distance can also be seen, although the water is not as high as the windows

    Flooding was seen in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

    The Environment Agency currently has 60 flood warnings in place across England.

    This means meaning flooding is expected and the warnings cover parts of Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire and the Midlands.

    There are also 120 less severe flood alerts in place, which mean flooding is possible.

    All of the Met Office's weather warnings have now expired, but localised disruption is expected to impact some areas throughout Friday morning.

  2. Heavy rain brings travel disruption in parts of England

    Thomas Mackintosh
    Live page editor

    Areas of England have been hit by travel disruption after a night of heavy rain and flash flooding.

    We've seen photos of submerged cars and even rail lines under water at a train station in Shropshire.

    Met Office weather warnings have expired, but several flood warnings are still in place due to rising river levels after days of heavy rain across the country.

    Our team of correspondents and reporters across English regions will bring you all the latest as this story develops.